PC 05-24-04
CITY OFCUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
6:45 P.M.
CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION
AMENDED MINUTES
MAY 24, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY
Following a recess ITom the Study Session, the regular Planning Commission meeting of May 24,
2004 resumed at 6:45 p.m. in the Conference Room C, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino,
California.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present:
Chairperson:
Vice Chairperson:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Taghi Saadati
Gilbert Wong
Lisa Giefer
Marty Miller
Angela Chen
Staff present:
Community Development Director:
City Planner:
Senior Planner:
Senior Planner
Assistant Planner:
Assistant City Attorney:
Steve Piasecki
Ciddy Wordell
Colin Jung
Peter Gilli
Gary Chao
Eileen Murray
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the May 13, Study Session:
Com. Chen:
Page 5: Bullet #6: first line, delete "can"; second and third lines, add: "FAR"
after 35% and 45%; Second last bullet: Delete "Have more relaxed specifications
for R1 " and move remainder of sentence to Bullet No. I.
Com. Giefer:
Page 5: Under "Chair Saadati", second bullet: change "come" to read "can"
Page 3: 6th line ITom the bottom: delete "about"
Page 8: 6th line from the bottom: Change "lookingfor" to read "As we lookfor"
Page 8: 2nd bullet: Change "is" to "was". Change second line to read: "said to
keep the first and second story ratio the same. "
Chair Saadati:
Change date on title page and heading pages to read: May 13,2004
First paragraph, Page I should read: The Planning Commission Study Session
regarding R1, was called to order on May 13, at 5:30 p.m. ..."
Page 2, 4th line ITom the bottom: Add the word "be" after "to"
Page 3, line I: Change "large" to read "big"
Page 4, 2nd bullet under Chair Saadati: Change last line to read: "the benefit"
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May 24, 2004
there is a minimum of 1,000 very few people will use the proportion rule because 1,000 is
always going to be more than half of the first floor unless it is a 10,000 square foot lot
Com. Chen:
Said she has a concern about the 1,000 minimum; as Com. Giefer stated, there goes all the
daylight plane and any other planes they have; it doesn't comply with the good design and also
the reduction of bulk and mass, principles that we have
When we have a building with 1,000 square feet both on the top and bottom, there goes all the
plans we have in our ordinance; it doesn't make sense
Strongly opposed to it
Com. Giefer:
Also suspect that the FAR would be well above 45% on some of the smaller lot examples
Chair Saadati:
Said he would go back to 800 square feet minimum to allow flexibility for some people
to go up
Vice Chair Wong:
. Requested that staff come back with information on the 1,000 square foot second story area,
showing the pros and cons on percentages
Mr. Piasecki
Said that it was his understanding that staff would return with more information to allow the
Planning Commission to make a judgment on whether it was 850, 1,000 and as Mr. Gilli
suggested, if they go with 1,000, look at a higher proportion.
Chair Saadati:
. Suggested a one hour study session to review the material
Com. Chen:
Said she understood Vice Chair Wong's concern about flexibility for the second floor design.
Qualify the distinction in the ordinance that the 1,000 applies to certain lot size, with the
design review process in place which will take everything into consideration
Mr. Gilli:
. Said the idea of having a special rule in Rancho because they are all smaller lots makes
excellent sense because it is a completely different problem there, with the size of the lots,
width of the lots, it cannot be compared to a 10,000 square foot lot in the old Monta Vista area
Mr. Piasecki:
Said staff had sufficient direction to return to the Planning Commission in two weeks.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION:
Environmental Review Committee: Mr. Piasecki noted that the committee recommended a
negative declaration on the Adobe Lounge property.
Housinl! Commission: Com. Giefer reported that the commission met; a member of the General
Plan Task Force ITom the Minority Report spoke to the Housing Commission on the goals of the
minority report. She noted that she was a member of the Task Force and signed the Minority
Report. Com. Giefer said she would not be able to attend the June lOth meeting.
Mavor's Monthlv Meetinl! With Commissioners: Chair Saadati reported that the Mayor
discussed the identity theft presentation on Thursday, May 26th at Quinlan Center at 5:30 p.m.;
grand opening of the library is scheduled for October 29th and 30th; Naming of Cali Mill Plaza park
at the corner of Stevens Creek and DeAnza Boulevard; Teen Commission interviews will begin on
June loth; budget study sessions currently being held; Fine Art Commission report given; Senior
Commission report given. Com. Chen reported that the Park Commission is entering a joint
agreement for creek cleaning with Santa Clara Valley Water District; Telecommunications
Commission will begin community education on high definition TV; and Library report given.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Mr. Piasecki provided an update on the operations of Cali Mill Plaza park; discussed the
cancellation of the City Council meeting of August 2; consideration will be given to cancellation
of a Planning Commission meeting which would not inconvenience applicants relative to moving
forward to the City Council meeting; reported on parking around City Hall; noted newspaper
articles.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned to the regular Planning Commission meeting
of June 14,2004 at 6:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Approved as amended: June 28,2004